Pair arrested on meth charges

A 21-year-old Mountain Home woman and a 22-year-old Thornfield, Mo., man were arrested Wednesday on charges related to the sale of methamphetamine, according to affidavits released by Mountain Home Police Chief Carry Manuel.

Jared Coddington and Destiny Reasons were arrested on multiple charges in connection with selling meth.

The investigation into Coddington's most recent alleged illegal drug sales began back in January. MHPD officers, along with members of the 14th Judicial District Drug Task Force, set up a controlled buy.

Destiny Reasons(Photo11: BCSO)

Coddington reportedly made a meth transaction in the parking lot of a Mountain Home business. A bag of powder was reportedly brought to police, which tested positive for meth.

On Monday of this week, another buy was set up. This time, Coddington allegedly offered to sell 3.5 grams of meth for $250.

A subject then went to a residence in the 400 block of Glenstone Drive to complete the purchase. According to the affidavit, the subject made contact with an "unidentified" male.

Once the deal was complete, the subject met with police once again and handed over a bag of powder. The substance tested negative for properties of methamphetamine. Investigators sent the substance to state crime lab for identification.

On Wednesday, armed with a search warrant, investigators raided the Glenstone Drive residence. Coddington was not at the residence when officers arrived.

Coddington was located in Gassville and arrested on charges of delivery of meth, unlawful use of a communication device, possession of meth for the purpose of delivery and distribution of drugs near certain facilities. He reportedly had meth on him at the time of his arrest.

During their search of the Glenstone Drive residence, officers found and arrested Reasons on charges of possession of meth with the purpose of delivery, two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia and proximity to certain facilities.

During their search of the home, officers reportedly found meth, pipes for smoking drugs, baggies, multiple sets of digital scales and substances used to "cut" meth.

Following their arrests, both were taken to the Baxter County jail where Coddington was held on a $25,000 bond and Reasons was held on a $10,000 bond.

At the time of his arrest Wednesday, Coddington was out on bond in connection with another drug case.

In that October case, Coddington was arrested on charges of possession of meth with the intent to deliver, two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, maintaining a drug premises and simultaneous possession of drugs and firearms.